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Social media profiles of alleged mail bomber filled with far-right conspiracy theories
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Social media profiles of alleged mail bomber filled with far-right conspiracy theories

Alleged bomber Cesar Sayoc has been pushing right-wing conspiracy theories on social media for at least two years. Sayoc was arrested today by authorities in Florida today and is suspected of mailing “suspicious packages” to a number of prominent Democrats, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Facebook and Twitter pages under the name Cesar Altieri and Cesar Altieri Randazzo feature photos that match mugshots that have been released in connection to his previous arrest, including photos of the suspected bomber at the gym. Accounts on both social media platforms push conspiracy theories about George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist at the center of right-wing; anti-Semitic conspiracy theories; as well as conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton. RELATED: Bomb suspect a...
Who Is Cesar Sayoc, the Mail Bombing Suspect? Read More Here’s
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Who Is Cesar Sayoc, the Mail Bombing Suspect? Read More Here’s

AVENTURA, Fla. — Cesar Altieri Sayoc Jr., a South Florida man charged in connection with a string of bombs mailed to prominent Democrats, appeared to have a lively social media presence, where he frequently posted in right-wing circles and shared conservative news stories and condemnations of liberal politicians. Mr. Sayoc, 56, appeared to post frequently in Facebook groups like “The Trump American Party” and “Vote Trump 2020” using an account with the name “Cesar Altieri Randazzo.” The account, which was suspended on Friday after reports that Mr. Sayoc was a suspect in the bombing case, shared photos of Mr. Sayoc attending political events and working out at the gym. Throughout the 2016 presidential campaign, the account shared news stories from Breitbart, video clips from Fox News,...
Bomb suspect arrest: What we know about Cesar Sayoc
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Bomb suspect arrest: What we know about Cesar Sayoc

Cesar Sayoc, the man sources say was arrested Friday in connection with suspected explosive packages sent to prominent figures, has an arrest history that includes a bombing threat against a Florida utility company, records show. Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, was arrested Friday morning at a business in Plantation, Florida, some 30 miles north of Miami, a source said. DNA found on at least one of the packages helped investigators identify Sayoc as a suspect, and investigators also were able to use his cell phone to track him, law enforcement officials told CNN. Here's what we know: • Sayoc was initially somewhat cooperative after his arrest, telling investigators the pipe bombs wouldn't have hurt anyone, and that he didn't want to hurt anyone, according to a law enforcement official. H...